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Palestinian teachers hold placards during a protest outside of the headquarters Prime minister, in the West Bank City of Ramallah, Dec. 03, 2013. Palestinian teachers' general union organized regular strikes in the first half of 2013 to protest unpaid salaries. It demanded a regular promotion system, recognition of teaching as a profession, and adherence to the career ladder among other issues. Photo by Issam Rimawi